QA jobs in Philippines
Philippines has 121 open QA roles across 3 of our 5 listed cities, and 20 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of ₱1.1M gross a year. Manual QA Tester is the most common opening.
A large QA and services market with BPO and product teams in Manila and Cebu, and strong English.
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Live QA roles in Philippines
121 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 116, contract 5.
Automation Tester (with Python experience)
Web Build & QA Specialist
Performance Tester
Quality Assurance Lead
TEST ANALYST/QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST (MAKATI)
QA Tester - Game Development
Role mix in Philippines
- Manual QA Tester50 41%
- QA Automation Engineer21 17%
- QA Lead / Manager18 15%
- Business / Test Analyst18 15%
- Performance Test Engineer7 6%
- Game QA Tester2 2%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Jira, Selenium, Postman.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Philippines
Gross annual pay in PHP, mid-level. Median is the modelled middle of the market. P10 to P90 is the usual spread: median x 0.82 to x 1.22.
| Role | P10 | Median | P90 | Senior median | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | ₱620k | ₱750k | ₱920k | ₱940k | Detail |
| QA Automation Engineer | ₱910k | ₱1.1M | ₱1.4M | ₱1.4M | Detail |
| SDET | ₱990k | ₱1.2M | ₱1.5M | ₱1.5M | Detail |
| Mobile QA Engineer | ₱800k | ₱970k | ₱1.2M | ₱1.3M | Detail |
| Performance Test Engineer | ₱1.1M | ₱1.3M | ₱1.6M | ₱1.8M | Detail |
| QA Lead / Manager | ₱830k | ₱1M | ₱1.2M | ₱1.3M | Detail |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.16 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Philippines
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Resignation notice is typically 30 days.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is five days of service incentive leave. Employers often give more.
Working week
Eight hours a day, 48 hours a week.
Probation
Up to six months, after which the employee becomes regular.
Employer on-costs
Employer contributions to social security, health and housing funds typically add 10% to 15%. A mandatory 13th-month pay is added.
Employer of record
An employer of record can hire here without a local entity, usually for a monthly fee on top of salary and on-costs.
Contractors
Freelancers handle their own tax and contributions.
Working language
English.
Typical values and ranges for orientation only. Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with local counsel or an employer of record before you hire. PassRidge does not provide legal advice.
Overlap with US and European teams
Philippines is on UTC+8 (PST). The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Philippines's main clock against the same hours at four client hubs. Green is shared time.
Europe moves its clocks on 25 Oct 2026 and the US on 1 Nov 2026. For that week US East and London overlap 4 h on a 09:00-17:00 day, against 3 h today. Philippines keeps its clock all year. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 0 h and with London 3 h.
Flex work in Philippines: open
Flex tasks are open to freelancers in the Philippines, paid in USD. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
5 cities in Philippines
Tier A cities are established QA hubs. Tier B are growing. Tier C are emerging. Each page has local pay, jobs and time-zone overlap.
QA jobs in Philippines: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Philippines?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Philippines has a median gross salary of ₱1.1M a year, with a p10 to p90 band of ₱910k to ₱1.4M. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns ₱750k. Senior automation engineers reach ₱1.4M.
How many QA jobs are open in Philippines?
PassRidge lists 121 open QA roles in Philippines today, 20 of them remote. Manila leads with 14 listings. The most common role is Manual QA Tester.
What are the typical contract terms in Philippines?
Common arrangements are: Regular employee after probation; Fixed-term contract; Freelancer. Notice: Resignation notice is typically 30 days. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is five days of service incentive leave. Employers often give more. Typical on-costs: Employer contributions to social security, health and housing funds typically add 10% to 15%. A mandatory 13th-month pay is added. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Philippines have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Philippines (UTC+8 (PST)) overlaps 0 h with US East, 0 h with US West, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. Overlap shifts by up to an hour when clocks change.
Can I do PassRidge Flex work from Philippines?
Flex tasks are open to freelancers in the Philippines, paid in USD. Flex tasks run 3-4 hours a day and rates are shown before you accept. Check your main employer's contract for side-work rules first.
Which cities in Philippines hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Manila (14), Quezon City (4), Cebu (5). We cover 5 cities: Manila, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao, Zamboanga.